Acid rain, or acid deposition, is a broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that fall to the ground from the atmosphere in wet or dry forms. This can include rain, snow, fog, hail or even dust that is acidic.
On November 27, 1994, 18 tornadoes were confirmed across parts of the South that Thanksgiving weekend, including one that hit parts of Shelby County and caused tremendous damage to the Germantown area.
A report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) showed that over the past 50 years a disaster related to weather, climate or a water hazard occurred every day on average.
The first half of the voyage was smooth with sunny skies and fair weather; the only major problem was sea-sickness. But by the second half, they began encountering a number of Atlantic storms that made the voyage treacherous.
Its that time when Daylight Saving ends but why do we turn back the clocks each year? In this breakdown we explain where the idea originated and why we still turn the clocks back
The study of weather and the Earth’s atmosphere is called Meteorology. But where does the meteor-part stem from?The term Meteorology has quite the history deriving from the Greek word meteoron, which more or less meant “something in the sky.”
The UT AgResearch and Education Center at Milan is known as the birthplace of no-till farming in Tennessee. In this Breakdown, we discuss the method behind it, and why it started in the first place.
When people think of earthquakes in the United States, they tend to think of the west coast. But earthquakes also happen in the eastern and central U.S.
Beyond their intrinsic value and the roles they play in supporting vast numbers of marine species, coral reefs also provide a plethora of functions that benefit humans.
Environmental Protection Agency officials issued a final ruling saying chlorpyrifos can no longer be used on the food that makes its way onto American dinner plates.
Orbiting our planet are thousands of dead satellites, along with bits of debris from all the rockets we’ve launched over the years, creating an ever-increasing risk of collision as we launch more.
Two bull sharks, which are native to the Gulf of Mexico, separately made their way up to St. Louis in 1937 and 1995 by swimming up the Mississippi River, a recent study confirmed.
If you have ever thought that skies are bluer in the fall, you are right. Blue light gets scattered the most by small particles that the sun's light goes through.
You may have noticed hazy skies overhead here in the Mid-South, or even seen recent sunsets featuring a hot-pink to electric-orange orb. But what makes the sun and moon turn red?
You have likely heard the saying that lightning can't strike the same place twice but that is not true. There are many tall structures and skyscrapers in the US that get struck quite often.
Does rain make you sleepy? If so, you’re not alone! Many people say the sound of raindrops hitting the window can put them right to sleep. In fact, people often turn on recordings of the sound of rain to help them fall asleep at night. Why does rain have this effect on people?
It's the Autumnal Equinox, which means fall is here. We change seasons 4 times a year but why do we do this? In this breakdown we talk about why and what the Autumnal Equinox means
Ever since its formation around 4.5 billion years ago (Neoproterozoic days), Earth’s rotation has been gradually slowing down. It’s a process that continues to this day, and estimates suggest that the length of a day currently increases by about 1.8 milliseconds every century. But why is the Earth’s spin slowing down?
The ozone layer acts as a shield for life on Earth, so when scientists discovered a hole in the ozone layer, it was a matter of grave concern. In this Breakdown, we discuss the steps taken to protect the ozone layer and why it’s important we continue to make strides.
Despite all the steps we take to protect ourselves from mosquitoes, they still seem to find their way to us. So, what happens when a mosquito bites and why are they so itchy?
Rain or shine, winter or summer, any time spent outdoors leaves your delicate skin vulnerable to sun damage. No matter where you are -- the beach, the mountains, or just walking down the street -- if you are outside, your skin is being pummeled by the sun’s invisible, damaging, and harmful rays.
